Description
The Ultimate Wakamarina Track Morning Shuttle
Conquer one of New Zealand’s premium backcountry crossings with your car waiting for you at the finish line. This morning relocation service is tailor-made for self-sufficient trampers and advanced mountain bikers tackling the historic Wakamarina Track from South to North (Kiwi Saddle down to Butchers Flat)—the absolute best and most rewarding direction to experience the trail.
By parking your vehicle at the trail’s northern conclusion at Butchers Flat (Canvastown side) in the morning, you remove all logistical stress. Our morning shuttle will pick you up directly from your car and transport you, your gear, and your bikes over to the southern launch point at Kiwi Saddle (Onamalutu side). From there, you are free to explore the rugged bush spine of the Richmond Range at your own pace, eventually finishing your journey right at your own car door. No messy multi-car drop-offs, no leaving vehicles stranded in remote southern valleys, and absolutely zero backtracking.
- For Trampers: This is a demanding, deeply immersive 7-hour+ backcountry crossing through pristine beech forest littered with old gold-mining relics. Starting from the high point at Kiwi Saddle gives you a fantastic elevation advantage. You’ll climb through Fosters Clearing, push past Devils Creek Hut, and enjoy a spectacular journey through the valley. Because your car is parked at the end, it’s perfect whether you do it as a big single-day push or an overnight tramp staying at one of the DOC huts—your vehicle will be waiting right where you left it when you walk out.
- For Mountain Bikers: Prepare for a legendary Grade 4/5 backcountry masterpiece completed in one epic day. Taking the morning shuttle to Kiwi Saddle allows you to skip the grueling road climb and dive straight into the good stuff. You’ll navigate the tight switchbacks and slick beech roots across the ridge before unleashing on the famousand deeply rewarding vertical singletrack descent down to Devils Creek. Cruise the final flowing trails out to Butchers Flat and roll straight to your vehicle.
How it works: Park at Butchers Flat in the morning → Hop in our morning shuttle → Get dropped at the Kiwi Saddle launch point → Hike or ride one-way seamlessly back to your vehicle.
15th November Schedule(approx times +/- 15mins)
8.00am Depart Butchers flat
9.45 am arrive Kiwi saddle
